Ah, beware of snobbery; it is the unwelcome recognition of one's own past failings.
Cary GrantRead
All it takes are a few simple outfits. And there's one secret - The Simpler The Better
Interpretation
What this quote means
Simplicity in fashion is key to style.
This quote by Cary Grant suggests that a few uncomplicated outfits can be more effective and stylish than a cluttered or overly complex wardrobe. It highlights the idea that elegance often lies in simplicity, allowing individuals to focus on their personality rather than the distractions of intricate attire.
Themes
SimplicityFashionStyleEleganceWardrobe
In practice
Example use cases
During a fashion seminar, you might quote this to emphasize the importance of a minimalist wardrobe.
More from Cary Grant
All quotes βWe have our factory, which is called a stage. We make a product, we color it, we title it and we ship it out in cans.
Cary GrantRead
One pretends to do something, or copy someone or some teacher, until it can be done confidently and easily in what becomes one's own style
Cary GrantRead
My father used to say, 'Let them see you and not the suit. That should be secondary.'
Cary GrantRead
Comedy holds the greatest risk for an actor, and laughter is the reward.
Cary GrantRead
Sometimes angels rush in where fools fear to tread.
Cary GrantRead
Similar quotes
These heels are candy for the feet; theyβre for pleasure, not practicality.
Christian LouboutinRead
Many faux pas of fashion can be avoided if you curb your instinctive desire to buy things with your heart instead of your head.
Edith HeadRead
I am not looking like Armani today and somebody else tomorrow. I look like Ralph Lauren. And my goal is to constantly move in fashion and move in style without giving up what I am.
Ralph LaurenRead
We're dealing with sophisticated customers. What's most important to these women is individuality. I have to create things she'll want to wear, no matter who she is.
Oscar De La RentaRead
Why am I so determined to put the shoulder where it belongs? Women have very round shoulders that push forward slightly; this touches me and I say: 'One must not hide that!' Then someone tells you: 'The shoulder is on the back'. I have never seen women with shoulders on their backs.
Coco ChanelRead
What I do Coco would have hated. The label has an image and it's up to me to update it. I do what she never did. I had to find my mark. I had to go from what Chanel was to what it should be, could be, what it had been to something else.
Karl LagerfeldRead